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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.51, 728.06 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.51, 728.06 and 330.89 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.51 : 728.06 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.51/728.06 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.51x = 728.06 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.51x = 240,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,902.48/527.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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